How far is West Odessa, TX from Laredo, TX?

The driving distance from West Odessa, TX to Laredo, TX is about 433.9 miles (698.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.2 miles (562 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
433.89 mi
07h 27m
Flight
349.24 mi
562.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.24 mi
Kilometers
562.04 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
433.89 mi
Kilometers
698.28 km
Drive Time
07h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laredo
Sat, May 30, 3:09 PM CDT
Return by in West Odessa
Sat, May 30, 10:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Odessa
2026-05-30T07:41
Arrive Laredo
Sat, May 30, 3:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:28 PM to 2:58 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Odessa
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rocksprings
TX

Town of the United States

From West Odessa
216.4 mi
03h 43m
To Laredo
217.5 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
94°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Odessa and Laredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Odessa and Laredo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    24 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West University Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · West University Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2039 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop 338

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Northwest Loop 338

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South US Highway 385

    49.5 mi · 57 min · South US Highway 385

  7. 7

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 305

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I 10 Service Road

    126 m · 8 sec · I 10 Service Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467: Sonora

    773 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on South Service Road

    558 ft · 11 sec · South Service Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Crockett Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Crockett Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    33.3 mi · 38 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Texas Highway 55

    25.4 mi · 29 min · South Texas Highway 55

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Highway 55

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 55

  19. 19

    Continue on North Nueces Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Nueces Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South State Highway 55

    36.6 mi · 41 min · South State Highway 55

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1 km · 44 sec · Milam Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Getty Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Getty Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Crystal City Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Crystal City Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    46.8 mi · 53 min · South US Highway 83

  25. 25

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South US Highway 83

    62 mi · 1 hr 5 min · South US Highway 83

  27. 27

    Continue on I-35 Frontage Road

    1697 ft · 26 sec · I-35 Frontage Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight

    769 ft · 19 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    1607 ft · 42 sec · Houston Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Salinas Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Salinas Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    93 m · 5 sec · Matamoros Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Matamoros Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Odessa and Laredo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South US Highway 83
109 mi · 25%
I 10 East
92.3 mi · 21%
South US Highway 385
49.5 mi · 11%
South State Highway 55
36.6 mi · 8%
North Crockett Avenue
34.7 mi · 8%
South Texas Highway 55
25.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

91.9 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.7 mi
349.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocksprings
03h 43m from West Odessa
Leave By
9:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Odessa and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Odessa to Laredo?

The road trip is about 433.9 miles (698.3 km) and usually takes 07h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rocksprings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.4 miles from West Odessa and 217.5 miles from Laredo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 349.2 miles (562 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.86 one way or $115.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Odessa and Partly Sunny near Laredo.

Stop Ideas Near Rocksprings

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rocksprings, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocksprings.

RAIL

Del Rio

99 mi away
100 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Odessa and Laredo. Straight-line distance: 349.24 mi (562.04 km).

West Odessa

#1 West Odessa

Census designated place

Population22,707
Coordinates31.8423500, -102.4987600
Altitude903
CountryUnited States
Laredo

#2 Laredo

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Laredo metropolitan area.

Population263,640
Coordinates27.5064100, -99.5075400
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: (-102.499127, 31.841808)
End: Matamoros Street (-99.507507, 27.506385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 698 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.31 gal
57.96 L · about $57.86
Round trip
$115.71
30.62 gal · 115.92 L
Estimated CO2
136.1 kg one way
Round trip: 272.1 kg / 600 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.86 $115.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.10 $130.20
Premium $4.59 $70.29 $140.58
Diesel $3.99 $61.13 $122.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Odessa and Laredo. The current time is 07:41:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.